The Scott County Center for Entrepreneurship will be hosting the 5th Annual Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge on Thursday, October 21, 2021. This year’s applicants are featuring projects in the health/wellness space, tech and manufacturing areas. Applications were received from entrepreneurs in several Scott County communities including Elko New Market, Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee. A summary of finalists, listed alphabetically (click the image to read more):
The five finalists will pitch to an esteemed panel of judges at a live event on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Prior Lake City Hall. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The finalists will compete for start-up funds and professional services. Those planning to attend are required to register in advance on-line at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC-FTC as seating is limited. The event is free to the public.
The 5th Annual Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge is made possible through the generous sponsorship and donations of several local companies including Silver Sponsors: Larkin Hoffman, Neon Lizard Creative Marketing & Design, Roundbank and the Scott County CDA; Bronze Sponsors: First Bank & Trust New Prague, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Round-Up and the City of Prior Lake and Bronze Sponsors: New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee Chambers of Commerce.
The 2021 FAST-TRACK Judges include Angela Heikes, President and CEO of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Gaming Enterprise, Charles Shannon, VP of Corporate Development for Merrill Corporation, Joseph J. Fittante, Corporate Practice Chair, Larkin Hoffman and James Ericksrud, Market President at Roundbank.